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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.42, 1,058.56 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.42, 1,058.56 and 272.56 is: 409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.42 : 1,058.56 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.42/1,058.56 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.42x = 1,058.56 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.42x = 288,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,521.11/705.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.01

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